aubreybobb

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Soundstage gone
Only way stereo comes out as mono is if there is a short circuit between the two channels.  Suggest carefully check the cabling from cartridge to mc stage. Include the wiring within the arm.  This is easy with a meter.   If ok try bypassing phono ... 
Ethernet cable question
If possible, get fiber into the house.  Biggest bang for your buck.From everything to the switches (top of the line SOTM then Regen in series) I use wireworld cat 8. In my system this was a huge upgrade from everything else (including audioquest d... 
What isolation feet under your amp with great result?
Critical mass CS2.  Prior to moving my whole system to these, I was using footers that cost $1000/- per piece (list) and thought they were brilliant.  But the CS2 footers make everything else seem like a joke.  About $1200 per set of the lowest se... 
Best isolation platform for a turntable with suspension?
If you have not come across the CS2 footers from Critical Mass Systems, it may be worth your while to do so.  I have used almost every vibration reduction tech around.  These make the rest look like toys....let's say in my opinion it's not even po... 
Looking for Linear Power Supply for my Mytek Brooklyn DAC. Suggestions?
  There is a switching wall wart ps from iFi ($50) that is reportedly blowing away linear supplies.  I have ordered a couple but waiting for lockdown here to end before delivery.Some high end manufacturers (eg Soulution) offer switching power supp... 
Can I go wrong with Stillpoint Ultra Mini anti-vibration isolation feet?
critical mass systems have recently started offering footers in addition to their racks.  These are called 'center stage'.  CS2 for short.It is not possible to make A/B comparisons with these as they sound horrible for 2-3 weeks.  At the end of th...